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Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:45 pm**

THE BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE-11 HAS ARRIVED!!!!

SIZES AVAILABLE
http://bridgestonetire.com/tireselector ... ct_ID=2033

Pricing
195/50r15 Bs Poz Re-11 119.00
205/50r15 Bs Poz Re-11 124.00
205/45r16 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 164.00
205/55r16 Bs Poz Re-11 148.00
225/50r16 Bs Poz Re-11 161.00
205/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 173.00
215/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 182.00
225/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 191.00
235/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 203.00
235/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 209.00
245/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 221.00
245/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 223.00
255/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 231.00
225/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 221.00
225/45r18 Bs Poz Re-11 247.00
235/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 253.00
245/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 261.00
245/45r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 260.00
255/35r18 Bs Poz Re-11 278.00
265/35r18 Bs Poz Re-11 288.00
265/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 282.00
225/40r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 244.00
235/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 272.00
245/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 284.00
255/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 295.00
265/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 307.00
275/30r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 306.00
305/30r19 Bs Poz Re-11 335.00

ONLINE PICS:

Designed with the performance enthusiast in mind, the Potenza RE-11 brings together many of Bridgestone's technologies in one impressive package. With a unique new sidewall shape and radical new "stealth" block derived from our Formula One (TM) race tires, the new Potenza RE-11 boasts the significant level of grip and handling for the street and track--and it will ignite your adrenaline in the process.

Stealth Blocks
Promotes higher tread stiffness while enhancing water evacuation.

Large Outer Tread Blocks
Improves cornering performance.

Circumferential Grooves
Helps channel water out of the footprint area to improve resistance to hydroplaning.

Asymmetric Construction
Optimizes handling and ride characteristics with a special sidewall construction that varies from inside to outside.
Warranty Summary:
Platinum Pact Limited Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty

UPDATE...

Comparision photos

"Here are two pics of the new RE-11's. The first is of a 205/50/15 and measures right at 8.35 inches wide. The second pic is of a 195/50/15 and measures 7.95 inches wide. So, almost a half inch difference between the two. Just FYI."

205's

195's

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:12 pm**

stupid lack of pricing and release date.... :unimpressed:
probably monday after the pro...

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:21 pm**

Here is the info on the RE-11..."unofficial list"

Sizes marked May will be coming out in May. All others with be available March 1st.

195/50R15 82V
205/50R15 86V
205/55R16 91V
225/50R16 92V
205/45R16 XL 87V
205/45R17 XL 88W
215/45R17 XL 91W
225/45R17 XL94W
235/45R17 XL 97W
245/45R17 95W
235/40R17 90W
245/40R17 91W
255/40R17 94W
225/45R18 91W
245/45R18 XL 100W
225/40R18 XL 92W
235/40R18 XL 95W
245/40R18 XL 97W
265/40R18 XL 101W (May)
235/35R19 XL 91W
255/35R18 90W
265/35R18 93W
225/40R19 XL 93W (May)
245/35R19 XL 93W
255/35R19 XL 96W (May)
265/35R19 XL 98W (May)
275/30R19 XL 96W
305/30R19 98W (May)

The Potenza RE-11 is an Extreme Performance Summer tire developed for enthusiastic sports car, sports coupe and performance sedan drivers. The Potenza RE-11 is designed to combine traction, handling and driving control with good noise and ride comfort. The Potenza RE-11 is tuned for dry and wet conditions, but like all summer tires is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

The Potenza RE-11 is the first Potenza street tire to incorporate Bridgestone's 3D Seamless Stealth technology originally introduced in their Formula 1 and GP2 racing tires. The Potenza RE-11 features an asymmetric tread pattern that combines massive outboard independent shoulder blocks interlocked with a notched circumferential intermediate rib that provides the lateral stiffness needed to enhance steering response and increase dry cornering traction. Inboard, a continuous intermediate rib and notched shoulder rib are separated by wide, straight circumferential grooves that provide water evacuation to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction.

The tire's internal structure features a custom designed asymmetric shape that helps distribute footprint pressure more evenly by keeping the straighter outboard sidewall from “falling down” while helping the more rounded inboard sidewall resist “falling awaty” during aggressive cornering. Two wide steel belts reinforced by spirally wound nylon provide strength, uniform ride quality and high-speed capability.

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:54 pm**

I wanna see what that shaved one (top pic) looks like from the top.

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:55 pm**

Anything new? Last I heard mid-March availability. Makes it a big ol' question mark for our West Coast national stuff.

And with the Toyo 225/195 is Bridgestone going to be relevant?

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:58 pm**

Sebastian Rios wrote:I wanna see what that shaved one (top pic) looks like from the top.

let me see if i can find on.....

google image search finds this...

Posted: **Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:01 pm**

Man, i'm glad i don't have to deal with tire shaving this year.

Posted: **Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:10 pm**

Looks like it might be able to keep up with a Toyo R1R.

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:03 am**

I'm sure it's faster. Nobody should bother with the Toyos... ;)

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:59 am**

That's right even when you have 225/45-15s sitting at the front (and possibly the rear) of the Civic. They totally suck. Bridgestone boys should wreak havoc in the class.

}:)

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:07 am**

225's????

Ignore the tires sitting on the UPS truck.... Next to the 2812's....

I hear the Hankooks are still the way to go....

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:32 am**

He's not joking, I just called Tire Shoppe and they gladly spilled the beans.

This tire race is killing me, part of the reason I got into the class was decreased expense compared to STX.
I keep saying "this is the last mod and it'll be fully prepped" but then something else comes up. :mrt:

Seb- Behind the 8-ball again.

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:03 pm**

Yeah, but Seb..... You have talent. And added lightness.

I have to compensate with a platinum card.

BTW- Joe says these have been available since Nov 1 or so. We're slow....

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:24 pm**

Seems to fit okay in the rear as well as the front. Whoduthunkit?

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:54 pm**

Rally height?

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:38 pm**

We've managed to completely hijack this thread!

Front was sitting up on jack stands. Didn't feel like pulling her out in the rain.

Posted: **Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:39 pm**

With that .250 wall bar, you really need a 225 in the back for non-alien drivers.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:38 am**

Ken Motonishi wrote:We've managed to completely hijack this thread!

Front was sitting up on jack stands. Didn't feel like pulling her out in the rain.

What size wheel/offset are you using?

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:10 pm**

15x7.5 SSR +43

Front 5mm spacers, Rear 6.35mm (same as 1/4 in.)

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:27 pm**

Sebastian Rios wrote:He's not joking, I just called Tire Shoppe and they gladly spilled the beans.

This tire race is killing me, part of the reason I got into the class was decreased expense compared to STX.
I keep saying "this is the last mod and it'll be fully prepped" but then something else comes up. :mrt:

Seb- Behind the 8-ball again.

ST civics will never be fully prepped... there is always "something". And with the way street tires are progressing... its only the beginning of VERY interesting classes (ST, STS, STX, STU) that really demands the skill and knowledge in preparation and understanding of the car.

back on topic... the RE-11's look to be very promising and should be in my budget for this coming year.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:08 pm**

Ken Motonishi wrote:15x7.5 SSR +43

Front 5mm spacers, Rear 6.35mm (same as 1/4 in.)

I bet the rears would fit better with 91 trailing arms.

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:53 pm**

I found pricing

luke from Tire rack posted this On Nasioc

195/50r15 Bs Poz Re-11 119.00
205/50r15 Bs Poz Re-11 124.00
205/45r16 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 164.00
205/55r16 Bs Poz Re-11 148.00
225/50r16 Bs Poz Re-11 161.00
205/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 173.00
215/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 182.00
225/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 191.00
235/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 203.00
235/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 209.00
245/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 221.00
245/45r17 Bs Poz Re-11 223.00
255/40r17 Bs Poz Re-11 231.00
225/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 221.00
225/45r18 Bs Poz Re-11 247.00
235/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 253.00
245/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 261.00
245/45r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 260.00
255/35r18 Bs Poz Re-11 278.00
265/35r18 Bs Poz Re-11 288.00
265/40r18 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 282.00
225/40r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 244.00
235/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 272.00
245/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 284.00
255/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 295.00
265/35r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 307.00
275/30r19 Bs Poz Re-11 Xl 306.00
305/30r19 Bs Poz Re-11 335.00

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:12 pm**

Ouch, expensive!

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:31 pm**

Greg Peng wrote:Ouch, expensive!

im sure they will be worth every dollar tho... i know the re01rs were. Surely the upgraded tire should do much better.

unlike kumho

Posted: **Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:44 pm**

Kyle seems to do okay on the Kumho....

But yo dog.... Toyo 225 is the way we roll....

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